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Lyn St. James Shared the Limelight with Paul Newman at Lime Rock

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2026

Lyn St. James recorded many milestones in a career that spanned four decades, including seven starts in the Indianapolis 500 and class victories in both the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. She also remains one of the sport’s most visible advocates for women in motorsports.

At Lime Rock Park, St. James famously shared the spotlight with actor and racer Paul Newman during the 1989 SCCA Trans Am race when the two became tangled in an opening lap incident that left one car perched on top of the other.

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Trans Am Legends Kendall, Schroeder and Joy Set to Reunite at Lime Rock Park during Historic Festival 44

by Lou ModestinoMarch 17, 2026

Tommy Kendall’s No. 11 Ford Mustang, fielded by Jack Roush, the car he drove during his dominant 1997 Trans Am championship season that included an eleven-race winning streak. (Lime Rock Park Photo) — Tommy Kendall’s No. 11 Ford Mustang, fielded by Jack Roush, the car he drove during his dominant 1997 Trans Am championship season that included an eleven-race winning streak. (Lime Rock Park photo)

Tommy Kendall, Dorsey Schroeder and Mike Joy to headline Historic Lime Rock Trans Am celebration

LAKEVILLE, Connecticut (12 March 2026) – Lime Rock Park will welcome Tommy Kendall, Dorsey Schroeder and Mike Joy to Historic Festival 44 during Labor Day weekend, September 3–7, as the Connecticut circuit celebrates the return of Historic Trans Am racing to its 1.5-mile course.

The legendary trio, whose names are synonymous with Trans Am racing and have all had a wide-ranging impact on the sport, will appear throughout the weekend meeting fans, participating in autograph sessions and celebrating the era of American V8 road racing that defined the Trans Am series through the 1990s.

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Trans Am Series Race Preview: Sebring International Raceway

by MikeFebruary 26, 2026

Sebring International Raceway

Track Facts:
Opened: 1950
Length: 3.74 Miles
Layout: 17-Turn Road Course
Entry List: View

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Racing America Announces Broadcast and Production Plan for 2026 Trans Am Series Season

by MikeFebruary 26, 2026

CHARLOTTE (February 23, 2026) — Racing America is excited to announce more details regarding the broadcast and production of the 2026 season of the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. Beginning with the Racing America season opener at Sebring International Raceway on March 1, fans will be treated to an elevated live broadcast production, while maintaining the spirit and core excitement that the series’ fans have enjoyed for years.

This season, events will be broadcast for free on RacingAmerica.TV, the Racing America 24/7 Streaming Channel (available on The Roku Channel, My Free DirecTV, LG Channels and PLEX), as well as on the official Trans Am Series YouTube channel (@TheTransAmSeries). Internationally, broadcasts will air on REV TV in Canada.

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Adam Andretti to Join TRICON for Multi-Race Schedule

by MikeFebruary 16, 2026

Road Racing Veteran to Make Multiple Starts in the No. 5

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 16, 2026) – TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that veteran road racer Adam Andretti has signed on for a multi-race slate with the championship-winning organization, driving the No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for four NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) races beginning at EchoPark Speedway.

Following in the footsteps of his father Aldo, brother John, uncle Mario, and cousins Michael and Marco, the second-generation driver hails from a decorated and illustrious motorsports family, having distinguished himself as an accomplished racer with nearly 30 years of competitive experience.

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Trans Am Series Unveils 2026 TA Cup National Championship Schedule

by MikeFebruary 11, 2026

After Debuting in Western Championship in 2025, Trans Am Cup Adds National Title in 2026

CHARLOTTE (February 10, 2026) — The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has announced that it will add a TA Cup National Championship title for Trans Am’s 60th-anniversary season. The 2026 TA Cup National Championship schedule features a five-track, six-race lineup that will showcase the class at some of North America’s most iconic road courses. The schedule builds on the momentum of a successful inaugural season in the Western Championship, which concluded with Ken Sutherland earning the title.

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TeamSLR: Lanie Buice, Alon Day Anchor 2026 TA2 Driver Lineup

by MikeJanuary 22, 2026

Chevrolet Development Driver Joined by Four-Time NASCAR Euro Series Champ for TeamSLR; 2025 COTA Finale Winner Helio Meza Returns for Six Rounds

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) – TeamSLR’s mission to deliver a second consecutive CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series driver championship will be in the hands of a pair of fulltime drivers for 2026 – 18-year-old Chevrolet development prodigy Lanie Buice of Jackson, Georgia, and four-time NASCAR Euro Series champion Alon Day of Israel.

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CUBE 3 Architecture Renews TA2 Title Sponsorship for 2026 Season

by MikeJanuary 20, 2026

CHARLOTTE (January 20, 2026) — The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is thrilled to announce that CUBE 3 Architecture, the title sponsor of the CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series, has renewed its partnership for the 2026 season. The Official Architectural Firm of the Trans Am Series will continue to serve as the title sponsor of Trans Am’s TA2 class, which has produced motorsports stars like Connor Zilisch, Brent Crews, Tristan McKee and Thomas Annunziata.

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Stanton Barrett Motorsports Signs Rafa Matos for 2026 TA2 Championship Campaign, Beginning at Sebring

by MikeJanuary 20, 2026

SEBRING, Fla. — Stanton Barrett Motorsports (SBM) proudly announces a new partnership with three-time Trans-Am Series champion Raphael “Rafa” Matos for the 2026 CUBE3 Architecture TA2 season.

Backed by strong technical alliances, experienced leadership, and championship-proven talent, Stanton Barrett Motorsports and Matos head into the 2026 campaign as immediate title contenders, opening their championship bid at Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway next month.

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Renowned Sportscaster Allen Bestwick Named Lead Commentator for Trans Am Series Broadcasts for 60th-Anniversary Season

by MikeJanuary 20, 2026

CHARLOTTE (January 19, 2026) — The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli is thrilled to announce that award-winning veteran sportscaster Allen Bestwick will serve as lead commentator for Trans Am broadcasts in 2026. Bestwick will make his Trans Am debut at the series’ pre-season test at Sebring International Raceway, hosting a one-hour live broadcast on Wednesday, January 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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